Meanings of 告知
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AI Study Notes for 告知
通知 (tōngzhī) vs 通报 (tōngbào) — use 告知 when emphasizing the act of informing rather than the formal notification aspect of 通知 or the reporting nature of 通报.
Be mindful of the context in which you use 告知, as it may sound too formal in casual conversations. Common collocations include 告知信息 (to inform information) or 告知情况 (to inform about a situation). The first tone in '告' should be pronounced with a rising inflection for clarity.
Although 告知 is not specifically listed in HSK levels, it is relevant for learners around HSK 4, focusing on vocabulary related to communication. Students should practice using it in different sentence structures to enhance their fluency.
Learners often confuse 告知 with 告诉 (gào sù), which means 'to tell.' For example, saying '我告知他这个' (I inform him this) is incorrect; it should be '我告诉他这个.'
Pronunciation of 告知
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How to say to inform in Chinese
“to inform” in Chinese is告知
告知 (gào zhī) means 'to inform' or 'to notify.' It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts when conveying important information or updates to someone. This term is particularly prevalent in written communication, such as official notices or announcements.
When to use 告知
Be mindful of the context in which you use 告知, as it may sound too formal in casual conversations. Common collocations include 告知信息 (to inform information) or 告知情况 (to inform about a situation). The first tone in '告' should be pronounced with a rising inflection for clarity.
告知 or something close to it
通知 (tōngzhī) vs 通报 (tōngbào) — use 告知 when emphasizing the act of informing rather than the formal notification aspect of 通知 or the reporting nature of 通报.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 告知 with 告诉 (gào sù), which means 'to tell.' For example, saying '我告知他这个' (I inform him this) is incorrect; it should be '我告诉他这个.'
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Frequently Asked Questions about 告知
While you can use it informally, it is better suited for formal situations or written context.
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